Unit Themes: Friendship and belonging; the negative effects of stereotypes Unit Objectives:
Define stereotype and identify examples in the novel
Define foreshadowing and identify examples in the novel
Define flashback and identify examples in the novel
Define point-of-view and its limitations
Explain the effects of violence
Compare and contrast family structures
Explain the effects parents/adults have on children
Identify examples of peer pressure and its results
Discuss personal connections between characters
Define individuality
Identify emotions within a character
Explain how emotions connect people together regardless of physical backgrounds
Introductory activities The novel we are about to read focuses on the effect stereotypes have on society. High school is one point in our lives where these issues really come to the forefront and hit us directly. These activities are designed to get you thinking about how we really do judge people before we get to know them.
ACTIVITY 2 Open the following pages. Read the article. Then copy the questions to a word document and type your answers. Change the color of the font so I can see where your answers begin. Article: "The Life of Reilly" Response questions
ACTIVITY 3 Open the Anticipation Guide page below and copy the content onto a word document. Choose one answer for each question by deleting the other ones you do not want. Outsiders Anticipation Guide
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.....
Get by with a little help from your friends
By Tom McMahon Never underestimate the importance of friendships during the adolescent years, say experienced parents. And the experts agree. Not only do teenagers spend most of their waking moments with their friends and peers, they also are influenced by them. Chances are, friends will influence many aspects of teens' lives -- their behavior and decisions, their hair and dress styles, and even their sense of self-worth and happiness. Beginning in the preadolescent years, friends will play an increasingly important role in a child's life. Cliques, those small groups of friends who regularly spend time together, provide a focal point for activities and a sharing of ideas and beliefs. Laurence Steinberg, author of "Adolescence," says, "The clique is the setting in which the adolescent learns social skills -- how to be a good friend to someone else, how to communicate with others effectively, how to be a leader, how to enjoy someone else's company, or even how to break off a friendship that is no longer satisfying." The desire to fit in, to be part of a group and to be accepted by peers is extremely important to teens. For some, just fitting in and being part of a group is good enough.
Friendship and belonging; the negative effects of stereotypes
Unit Objectives:
Introductory activities
The novel we are about to read focuses on the effect stereotypes have on society. High school is one point in our lives where these issues really come to the forefront and hit us directly. These activities are designed to get you thinking about how we really do judge people before we get to know them.
ACTIVITY 1
Character Word Splash Activity
ACTIVITY 2
Open the following pages. Read the article. Then copy the questions to a word document and type your answers. Change the color of the font so I can see where your answers begin.
Article: "The Life of Reilly"
Response questions
ACTIVITY 3
Open the Anticipation Guide page below and copy the content onto a word document. Choose one answer for each question by deleting the other ones you do not want.
Outsiders Anticipation Guide
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.....
Get by with a little help from your friends
By Tom McMahonNever underestimate the importance of friendships during the adolescent years, say experienced parents. And the experts agree. Not only do teenagers spend most of their waking moments with their friends and peers, they also are influenced by them. Chances are, friends will influence many aspects of teens' lives -- their behavior and decisions, their hair and dress styles, and even their sense of self-worth and happiness. Beginning in the preadolescent years, friends will play an increasingly important role in a child's life. Cliques, those small groups of friends who regularly spend time together, provide a focal point for activities and a sharing of ideas and beliefs.
Laurence Steinberg, author of "Adolescence," says, "The clique is the setting in which the adolescent learns social skills -- how to be a good friend to someone else, how to communicate with others effectively, how to be a leader, how to enjoy someone else's company, or even how to break off a friendship that is no longer satisfying." The desire to fit in, to be part of a group and to be accepted by peers is extremely important to teens. For some, just fitting in and being part of a group is good enough.
Reading Reviews and Activities
Chapter 2 & 3 Study of Conflict
Ch 5 & 6 Decision study
Chapter 7 - What does Ponyboy learn?
Final Unit Activities
Writing Assignment
Test Review!